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  • 1.00 - 8.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): TECH 1000. Allows students to obtain technical experiential credit through an approved portfolio. Portfolio is developed and approved in TECH 1000. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits toward graduation.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Acquaints students with the major technologies affecting our culture and the global community, such as biotechnology, nanotechnology, information technology, and military technology. Places special emphasis on the moral, social, economic, legal, and political consequences of these technologies. Covers summary descriptions of various technologies, some of the major issues associated with them, and the underlying philosophical foundations of our encounters with them.. May be delivered online.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Addresses employee motivation and the impact of the workplace environment (both physical and intangible). Presents various techniques of leadership and management (addressing different motivational theories and contemporary research on worker motivation). Teaches how to build and work in effective teams to inspire good performance and use conflict and negotiation effectively. Practices good communication skills both written and oral. Teaches how to understand the organizational structure, how to manage and assess performance, and how to be aware of opportunities and challenges when managing employees in a technological environment, including strategies for training and evaluation. May include hybrid or online delivery.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Presents fundamentals of safety in the workplace including ergonomic, environmental, and other risk factors associated with new technology. Examines the role of technical managers through case studies and observation of local work places and businesses. Studies the impact of governmental agencies and regulations on workplace and product safety. Compares various communication and human factors techniques to prevent and mitigate human error.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): STAT 1040, STAT 1045, or EGDT 1600 with a grade of C- or higher. Introduces quality management. Includes ISO 9000, application of Lean Six Sigma, continuous process/product improvement, basic statistical methods, performance measurements, cost of poor quality, employee empowerment, and global quality initiatives. Covers requirements for relevant professional certifications for career enhancement.
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): Department Approval. Obtains work experience for lower-division students in their technical field. Provides supervised, practical, and professional experience. Demonstrates accountability regularly with a School of Technology and Computing coordinator. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits toward graduation. May be graded credit/no credit.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Demonstrates current developments in technology fields and how they apply to business and industry processes. Prepares students to use contemporary technologies in their professions. May be repeated for a maximum of nine credits toward graduation.. May be delivered hybrid.
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): Department approval. Requires individual initiative and responsibility. For qualified students who wish to undertake an independent project or directed study related to an area of technology or manufacturing. The topic must be approved by the instructor and the Department Chair. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits toward graduation.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Addresses the special characteristics of managing and leading technology dependent organizations. Covers the leading influential technologies, technology's impact on organizational structure and the policy process, strategic technological planning, futures studies, leadership, global aspects of technology management, performance assessment, technology life cycles and financing, and some of the major ethical implications of managing technology dependent organizations.. Canvas Course Mats $85/McGraw applies
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Focuses on thinking creatively and developing innovative solutions to complex problems. Covers creative problem-solving techniques, including brainstorming, lateral and design thinking. Prepares learners to identify and define problems, generate and evaluate ideas, and implement effective solutions. Explores various tools and frameworks for creative problem-solving, such as mind mapping, storyboarding, and prototyping. Open for all majors.